Grapes are very
nourishing. They are rich in elements and minerals such as potassium, sodium,
calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphates, sulphates, chlorine and fructose and have
an amazing ability to rebuild tissue. A number of unconfirmed post-war stories
in Europe relate that the wounds of soldiers with no food other than grapes,
healed faster than those of other soldiers.

A popular diet in the
grape cure institutions of Europe for the treatment of various chronic
disorders involves eating grapes for 3 days. On the first day the patient takes
about 500g of grapes, increasing this amount by 500g daily until a maximum of
3kg per day is reached. No other food is allowed.

If you follow a grape
cure for more than 7 days, it is recommended that you start by drinking only
water for 1-2 days (no other food) until your body develops an appetite for the
grapes. This diet cleanses the stomach and intestines. Prepare a schedule where
you have a grape meal every 2 hours, remembering to chew the skin and seeds
thoroughly.

Eat as many as 7 grape
meals a day. During the first days constipation can occur because of an
accumulation of grape seeds in the intestine; they may well block normal
elimination. This will not happen, however, if you chew the seeds thoroughly.
It is better to start with a small amount of grapes, 500g to lkg a day,
gradually increasing to the maximum.

Special attention needs
to be paid to the cleaning of the grapes, especially if they are your sole
nutritional source. Most people do not realize that some pesticides are
water-insoluble so that they can resist rain. The grapes can be rinsed in salt
water for about 10 minutes, or in a I per cent solution of hydrochloric acid
(HC1) in water for 5 minutes. After this treatment rinse again with water. The
salt/HC1 solution is best kept in an earthenware container, and can be used for
up to 1 week.

The grape cure is
effective in the treatment of obesity. It cleanses the body by flushing out
toxic waste. Vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, weakness and an urge to rest,
headaches, migraines, backache and other body pains are symptoms of the
cleansing process at work. if they occur, it is important to continue the diet
while simultaneously listening to the needs of your body. A headache might
suggest that you drink more hot water. Backache might make you aware of the
tension in your body. Massage will generally provide relief in such
circumstances.

It is important to emerge
slowly from the diet and not to indulge in too large a variety of foods
immediately afterwards. It is best to eat raw food for a few days, and
gradually include cooked food in the evenings, together with some milk or
bread. Eat cooked and uncooked food separately for a while.

Under medical supervision
grapes are used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as
cancer, tumours, pneumonic disorders, mental disease, nervous disorders, sexual
problems, and diabetes. Grapes are strong blood purifiers and are used to
detoxify the stomach and intestines. These more complicated grape cures are
best conducted under medical supervision and with the support of an experienced
healer.